Leonardo DiCaprio is a landslide victor in the Best Actor Category for his work in The Departed (he overachieved by also finishing 12th for The Blood Diamond). Way, way back in second place with a third fewer votes is Clive Owen. Interestingly, both actors seem to be very popular with the readers, having placed well in the first ever Reader Awards. Leo finished fourth that year for The Aviator, while Clive finished seventh for Closer. In the Calvins, we concurred with the readers, putting Leo first and Clive third. We liked Forest Whitaker a little better, but other than that the best actor lists are virtually identical.

Alan Arkin was the highest placing supporting role among the readers' favorite performances of the year. While the staff had him in second place, our clear winner, Michael Sheen, failed to make the readers' cut. Other supporting turns that *did* make both lists include Jack Nicholson and Steve Carrell.

The returning champion for the men is Christian Bale, who finished fourth last year for Batman Begins and made it back on the list this year in 13th for The Prestige.

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